State Legislation

As elected officials from across the United States have been attending quadrennial presidential nominating conventions the last two weeks, it should be no surprise that only two state legislatures – Massachusetts and New Jersey – are in session this week. In Indiana, the 22-member Republican State Committee voted today to select a GOP gubernatorial candidate to replace Governor Mike Pence on this fall’s general election ballot. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, with Governor Pence’s endorsement, prevailed over U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks...

As we approach the middle of July, there are three state legislatures – Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey -- meeting in regular session this week. Alaska’s legislature is also meeting in special session to address that state’s multibillion-dollar deficit. As always, AACS will keep you apprised of the latest developments from across the country of interest to barbering and cosmetology schools. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed a budget bill on July 8th that exempts schools licensed under the Board...